For those that are interested, I got this from Footygoss Website
The AFL wishes to advise the following 70 players have been invited to the 2003 National AFL Draft Camp, to be held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra from October 1-3.
To attend the 2003 Camp, an individual needed to be nominated by a minimum of five AFL clubs in their list of 50 players they wished to closely monitor in relation to the upcoming 2003 National AFL Draft to be held at the end of November. Players will be tested in areas including speed, endurance, spring, reaction time, agility and peripheral awareness, as well as being medically screened.
Coaches will also be able to see the players undertake skill and decision-making training drills. Players will wear the number assigned to them in the list below.
Camp
no.
Player
Club
DOB
HT
WT
Club no.
SMALL MIDFIELDERS
1
Dean Chester
Nth Ballarat Rebels
July 5, 85
178
66
19
Small, outside midfielder/forward with electrifying pace and good goal sense. Good front and square player. Missed the National AFL U/18 Championships due to injury-interrupted season. From Portland F.C
2
Alex Gilmour
Tassie Mariners
Jun 29, 86
180
68
34
Medium-sized utility with footy smarts. Good one-on-one and capable of finding a lot of the footy. Missed the National AFL U/18 Championships due to injury, but has since been impressive with Tasmania in the VFL. From Wynyard FC.
3
Luke Herrington
Dandenong Stingrays
Jan 4, 86
177
74
19
Small, inside midfielder/forward. Goal kicker who reads the play very well and is a great mark for his size. Kicked 17 goals at this year’s National AFL U/18 Championships. Named Vic Metro’s most valuable player of the championships, and won all-Australian honours. From Crib Point FC.
4
Harry Miller Port Adelaide Magpies
Jun 11, 85
174
75
37
Small, outside midfielder/forward with a great leap. Has good speed and knows where the goals are. SA U/18 representative this year. From Mallee Park FC.
5
Leigh Ryswyk
Southport
Jan 16, 85
179
74
40
Small, outside midfielder with pace. Likes to carry the ball and has good endurance. QLD U/18 representative this year.
6
Tim Schmidt
West Adelaide
Mar 14, 86
178
79
61
Small, inside midfielder with clean disposal skills and is strong in the air. Joint U/16 B & F medal winner in 2002. AIS-AFL Academy member and SA U/18 representative this year. From Robertstown FC.
7
Brent Stanton
Northern Knights
May 1, 86
180
76
1
Medium midfielder who reads the play well and has very good disposal skills. Excellent overhead for his size. AIS-AFL Academy member and Vic Metro representative in 2003. From Banyule FC.
8
Jacob Surjan
South Fremantle
Aug 15, 85
179
75
9
Small, inside left foot midfielder with good goal sense. Reads ball well off packs. WA representative in 2003. From South Coogee FC.
9
Josh Willoughby
Glenelg
Jan 11, 86
176
69
38
Small, inside forward/midfielder. Smart reader of the play up forward with excellent goal sense. Has clean hands and is a good mark for his size. Joint winner of the U/16 B & F medal in 2002. AIS-AFL Academy and All-Australian U/18 honours in 2003. From Bordertown FC.
MEDIUM MIDFIELDERS
10
Josh Bartel
Murray Bushrangers
Apr 23, 85
191
75
29
Medium, outside midfielder who is a long, accurate kick and always uses the ball well. Presents well when up forward. From Wodonga FC.
11
Adam Bentick
Calder Cannons
Jun 13, 85
184
79
42
Medium, inside midfielder who has great vision and awareness, as well as a work ethic to match. Good user of the ball, and always contributes a high number of tackles and one ‘per centres’ to the team effort. Vic Metro representative in 2003. From St Bernards FC.
12
Adam Cooney
West Adelaide
Sep 30, 85
186
81
16
Medium, inside midfielder who can play back or forward and is capable of kicking goals. Exciting, dashing type who won McCallum Medal as the SANFL’s U/17 B & F in 2002. Has balance and skill and was a member of the 2002 AIS-AFL Academy. All-Australian U/18 in 2002 and 2003. From Flagstaff Hill FC.
13
Brock McLean
Calder Cannons
Mar 11, 86
182
86
6
Medium, inside midfielder who is strong player at the contest. Great leader who is prepared to bring other players into the game. Can go forward and kick goals and has great awareness. Member AIS-AFL Academy and won All-Australian U/18 honours in 2003. Represented Vic Metro this year. From Aberfeldie FC.
14
Josh Moore
Eastern Ranges
Sep 7, 85
190
77
23
Medium, outside utility and a good overhead mark who reads the game well. Good defensive skills. From Scoresby FC.
15
Farren Ray
Peel Thunder
Mar 29, 86
181
73
16
Medium, inside midfielder with creative talent and good athleticism. Strong and brave in the air. Member of AIS-AFL Academy in 2003, and won All-Australian U/18 honours representing WA being named its most valuable player. From Mandurah Centals FC.
16
Julian Rowe
Oakleigh Chargers
May 25, 85
186
72
9
Medium, outside midfielder who finds space well. Kicks the ball accurately on both sides and is a clean ball handler. Athletic type who is strong overhead. Vic Metro U/18 representative in 2003. From Carey Old Boys FC.
17
Brad Symes
Central District
Mar 7, 85
185
75
6
Medium defender/midfielder who is strong over the ball. Good hand and foot skills. Member of AIS-AFL Academy in 2002. Named SA’s most valuable player at 2003 National AFL U/18 Championships, and won All-Australian U/18 honours. From Gawler Centrals FC.
18
Kane Tenace
Murray Bushrangers
Jul 4, 85
181
80
9
Medium, inside midfielder who has exceptional pace and ball handling ability. Can break free in a pack situations to run and carry the ball forward. High possession winner who always hits targets. All-Australian U/18 in 2003 after representing Vic Country. From Shepparton FC
19
Andrew Walker
Bendigo Pioneers
May 18, 86
186
83
30
Medium, inside midfielder who is athletic and evasive. Has strong aerobic capacity to run and carry the ball forward. Strong overhead and member of AIS-AFL Academy in 2003. Named Vic Country’s most valuable player of the National AFL U/18 Championships. All-Australian U/18 in 2003. From Echuca FC.
20
Callum Burges
West Perth
May 15, 86
185
80
Medium midfielder with excellent athletic qualities. From Hale School. Had limited WAFL exposure this year. Dynamic when up forward and penetrating kick. In initial WA U16’s squad last year.
MEDIUM FORWARDS
21
Sam Butler
Central District
Jan 14, 86
185
75
3
Medium, inside midfielder/foward with clean hands and good foot skills. Rarely goes to ground and reads the play well. AIS-AFL Academy member and SA U/18 representative in 2003. From South Gawler FC.
22
Joel Campbell
Pioneers – Alice Springs
Dec 21, 85
187
73
12
Medium, inside forward who has pace and loves a contest. Is courageous and a strong mark. Can play back, midfield or forward and was an NT U/18 representative this year.
23
Raphael Clarke
St Marys - Darwin
Sep 24, 85
189
78
8
Medium, outside forward who rarely gets beaten one-on-one. Athletic type, with a good aerobic capacity. AIS-AFL Academy member and won All-Australian honours in 2002. Brother of Xavier who is at St Kilda.
24
Ben Cosgriff
Murray Bushrangers
Aug 19, 85
186
90
16
Medium, inside key forward. Excellent mark and kick who has physical strength and aggression. Is capable of playing in defence and providing run. From Shepparton FC.
25
Paul Duffield
South Fremantle
Feb 5, 85
185
80
17
Medium, inside forward who can also play down back. Smart player with good foot skills. WA U/18 representative this year. From West Authur FC.
26
Ryley Dunn
Murray Bushrangers
Oct 7, 85
182
80
18
Medium, inside forward/defender who has is hard around contests. Likes it in tight, and has clean hands. All-Australian at both 2002 and 2003 National AFL U/18 Championships for Vic Country. From Shepparton FC.
27
Ricky Dyson
Northern Knights
Aug 28, 85
181
75
15
Medium, outside forward/midfielder with pace. Penetrating left foot kick who is dangerous from outside 50. Has leadership qualities and sets example through high work ethic. Member AIS-AFL Academy in 2002. All-Australian U/18 in 2003. From Epping FC.
28
Tom Logan
Waratahs-Darwin
Jul 2, 85
185
76
21
Medium, inside forward/midfielder who has great endurance. Natural leader with a tremendous work ethic. All-Australian U/18 in 2003 playing for NT.
29
Matthew Moody
South Fremantle
Sep 23, 85
187
80
10
Medium, outside forward who finds space and is a penetrating kick. Smart near goals. All-Australian U/18 in 2002. Member AIS-AFL Academy in 2002. Vice-captain of WA at 2003 National AFL U/18 Championships. From Kelmscott FC.
30
Colin Sylvia
Bendigo Pioneers
Nov 8, 85
183
82
24
Medium, inside forward/midfielder who is a tremendous tackler. His kicking and overhead marking are both outstanding. Player who leads by example. Great work ethic and very competitive. All-Australian U/18 in 2003. From Merbein FC.
31
David Trotter
Calder Cannons
Mar 4, 86
185
77
34
Medium, inside forward/defender and running player who reads the game well. Uses the ball well and can go forward and kick goals. Member of AIS-AFL Academy in 2003. Attends Assumption College, but represented NSW/ACT RAMS in the National AFL U/18 Championships this year. From Lockhart in the Riverina.
MEDIUM DEFENDERS
32
Jed Adcock
Nth Ballarat Rebels
Nov 15, 85
184
83
7
Disciplined, medium, inside player who is very good defensively. Smart footballer who plays a physical game, but can provide plenty of run. A real competitor. From Maryborough FC.
33
Darren Brakenridge
North Adelaide
Jan 25, 85
187
81
31
Tall, inside defender or forward who is strong overhead. Excellent cricketer and athlete. Originally from Peterborough FC.
34
Luke Buckland
Geelong Falcons
Apr 19, 85
188
75
31
Medium, inside defender and intelligent footballer. Attacks the ball with authority, and can play tall or small. From Geelong Amateurs FC.
35
Jake Furfaro
Mt. Gravatt
Feb 4, 85
185
87
7
Strong, medium, defender, who is an excellent kick and has good hands in a marking contest. Plays aggressive football and has leadership qualities. Winner of the Harrison Medal for best Division Two player at the National AFL U/18 Championships. All-Australian U/18 in 2003.
36
Brett Jones
Claremont
Aug 6, 82
187
80
21
Medium, inside defender who can go forward if needed. Aggressive, hard at it type who is in his first year at Claremont after playing amateurs last year. Is also a gifted cricketer, playing for the WA 2nd XI last year. From University Amateurs/Hale School.
37
Shane Jordan
Port Adelaide Magpies
May 10, 85
185
85
Medium, outside defender who is a real athlete. Quick off the mark, has good endurance and a great leap. SA U/18 representative this year. From North Pines FC.
38
Jay Nash
Central District Dec 21, 85
185
75
22
Medium, outside defender/midfielder with terrific work rate and excellent finishing skills. Has good football brain. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2002. SA U/18 representative in 2002 and 2003. From Nuriootpa FC.
39
Alister Neville
Oakleigh Chargers
Aug 17, 85
185
78
3
Medium, outside defender/midfielder who has a great work rate. Well-balanced footballer who is an excellent kick. Natural leader and can play a number of positions. Vic Metro U/18 representative this year. From Trinity Grammar.
40
Luke Peel
Sandringham Dragons
Jun 26, 86
187
84
11
Medium, inside defender and a balanced mover with clean hands. Has good ball winning ability, and is capable of running lines and taking a strong mark. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2003. From Brighton FC
41
Paul Richardson
Swan Districts
May 25, 86
183
81
15
Medium, inside defender who is very competitive and excellent one-on-one. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2003. From Mazenod College.
42
Beau Waters
West Adelaide
Mar 30, 86
185
83
36
Medium, inside midfielder/defender who reads the play well and has great endurance. Good kick and overhead mark. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2002. All-Australian U/18 in 2003. Made senior debut in SANFL this year. From Happy Valley FC.
TALL FORWARDS
43
Adam Campbell
Nth Ballarat Rebels
Jan 25, 85
192
76
8
Tall, inside key forward who continually presents himself. Has speed off the mark and is a good kick. Versatility and leadership qualities are his strengths. From Hamilton FC.
44
Ben Clifton
Calder Cannons
Apr 5, 85
191
84
48
Tall, inside forward. Athleticism and great vertical jump are his strengths. Strong mark and has good skills. Vic Metro representative in 2003. From Greenvale FC.
45
Adam Hartlett
West Adelaide
Apr 22, 86
192
83
9
Tall, outside forward who is an excellent mark and a sound kick for goal. Aggression and second efforts are strong. From Edwardstown FC.
46
Bill Morrison
Tassie Mariners
6 Jun 86
193
90
18
Tall, inside key forward who kicked nine goals on debut for North Hobart seniors aged 14. Can play back if needed. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2003. Had an interrupted year with injury. North Hobart FC.
47
Dylan Pfitzner
Central District
Apr 13, 85
195
80
4
Tall, inside key forward who positions himself well and has strong hands. SA U/18 representative in 2003. From Gawler Centrals FC.
48
Sam Pleming
Gippsland Power
Aug 5, 85
191
89
27
Tall, inside forward who is an excellent mark. Prepared to present himself and contest, bringing other players into the game. Is capable of drifting back into defence if needed. Has football smarts. Vic Country U/18 representative this year. From Maffra FC.
49
Llane Spaanderman
East Perth
Feb 10, 86
199
100
22
Tall, outside forward with a strong upper body. Is an excellent mark and has pace. Clean below his knees. WA U/18 representative this year. Originally from Noranda FC.
50
Matthew Spencer
Swan Districts
Jan 17, 85
193
88
88
Tall, inside forward who has strength and stamina. Good overhead mark, fantastic competitor, and shows leadership qualities. Has courage. Captain of the WA U/18 side this year. From Trinity College.
51
Fergus Watts
Sandringham Dragons
Sep 21, 85
193
86
18
Tall, inside key forward who is an outstanding contested mark. Very competitive player has good skills and endurance. All-Australian U/18 in 2003 playing for Vic Metro. From Wesley College.
TALL DEFENDERS
52
Troy Chaplin
Nth Ballarat Rebels
Feb 23, 86
193
85
6
Tall defender/forward with endurance and versatility. Is composed under pressure and reads the play well. Ron Barassi Medallist in the Australia v Ireland U/17 series in 2003. All-Australian U/18 in 2003. From Maryborough FC.
53
Will Gayfer
Murray Bushrangers
Jul 12, 85
192
92
20
Tall, inside defender who is a hard competitor, reliable and always makes the right decisions. Strong overhead mark. Brother Mick played for Collingwood. From Corowa-Rutherglen.
54
Michael Johnson
Perth
Oct 20, 84
194
92
Tall, outside defender/forward who is an intelligent footballer with very good ball skills. Can go forward and be dangerous. From Belmont FC.
55
Chad Jones
Claremont
Jun 15, 84
194
79
64
Tall, outside defender/forward who is very athletic and has a penetrating right foot kick.
56
Daniel McConnell
Eastern Ranges
Jun 21, 86
190
83
17
Inside defender or forward with excellent pace and endurance for his size. Extremely good in the air with sound skills. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2003. From Vermont FC.
57
David Mundy
Murray Bushrangers
Jul 20, 85
190
83
32
Tall, outside key defender who has pace. Is a long, accurate kick and has a cool head under pressure. Spoiling and smothering is exceptional and is capable of going forward. From Seymour FC.
58
Ryan Murphy
Gippsland Power
May 24, 85
192
80
23
Tall, outside defender/forward who is a good lead and excellent kick. Has clean hands and is capable of winning a lot of the ball. From Traralgon FC.
59
Michael Pettigrew
West Perth
Mar 16, 85
192
80
28
Tall, outside defender or forward who has good agility and speed for his size. Has excellent recovery and great below the knees. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2002. From Whitford FC.
60
Chris Stewart
Northern Knights
Feb 12, 86
193
80
10
Athletic, tall, outside, key defender who is a one-grab player and an accurate kick for goal. Capable of playing in the ruck if needed. AIS-AFL Academy member and Vic Metro representative in 2003. From North Heidelberg FC.
RUCKMEN
61
Rowan Andrews
Tassie Mariners
May 11, 85
198
82
33
Tall, inside ruckman who is capable of taking a contested mark. Has excellent work ethic and attitude. Tasmania U/18 representative this year. From Clarence FC.
62
Daniel Batson
Nth Ballarat Rebels
May 8, 86
201
86
29
Tall, outside ruckman who has great reach and sound kicking skills. Had injury interrupted end to his season.
63
Kepler Bradley
West Perth
Nov 13, 85
198
88
35
Tall, outside ruckman who is athletic and has good endurance. Capable of playing on a wing if needed. Good ball winner. Winner of the Larke Medal for best Division One player at the National AFL U/18 Championships. All-Australian U/18 in 2003. From Kingsley F.C.
64
Zac Dawson
Calder Cannons
Feb 22, 86
194
78
30
Tall, inside ruckman who covers the ground well and has good skills. Intelligent footballer from Essendon Grammar School.
65
Andrew Ericksen
Sandringham Dragons
Jul 17, 85
203
90
8
Tall, outside ruckman who is athletic. Has also played top-level basketball at junior level. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2002 and Vic Metro representative in 2003. From Scotch College.
66
Chris Farmer
Dandenong Stingrays
Jul 26, 85
194
87
31
Tall, inside ruckman who has tremendous pace for someone his size. Great palmer of the ball in a ruck contest. From Mt Eliza FC.
67
Brent Hall
South Fremantle
Jan 7, 86
198
94
21
Tall, inside ruckman with terrific athletic ability and courage. Good below his knees for a tall player. Vice-captain of the WA U/18 Championships team in 2003. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2003. From Williams FC.
68
Josh Krueger
Glenelg
Oct 27, 83
195
90
51
Tall, inside ruckman who is athletic and can take a strong contested mark. Excellent work rate. From West Gambier.
69
Tom Mentiplay
Sandringham
Dec 11, 85
195
90
27
Tall, outside forward/ruckman who is athletic. Was an outstanding rower. From Brighton FC
70
Jason Whitehead
Woodville W/T
Aug 28, 85
197
84
55
Tall, outside ruckman with an excellent leap and quick hands. Has good endurance. SA U/18 representatives this year. From Moonta FC.
Interesting that Clint Dubieniecki hasn't been invited. Things are really desperate in the rucking stocks when blokes like Krueger and Whitehead get a call
The AFL wishes to advise the following 70 players have been invited to the 2003 National AFL Draft Camp, to be held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra from October 1-3.
To attend the 2003 Camp, an individual needed to be nominated by a minimum of five AFL clubs in their list of 50 players they wished to closely monitor in relation to the upcoming 2003 National AFL Draft to be held at the end of November. Players will be tested in areas including speed, endurance, spring, reaction time, agility and peripheral awareness, as well as being medically screened.
Coaches will also be able to see the players undertake skill and decision-making training drills. Players will wear the number assigned to them in the list below.
Camp
no.
Player
Club
DOB
HT
WT
Club no.
SMALL MIDFIELDERS
1
Dean Chester
Nth Ballarat Rebels
July 5, 85
178
66
19
Small, outside midfielder/forward with electrifying pace and good goal sense. Good front and square player. Missed the National AFL U/18 Championships due to injury-interrupted season. From Portland F.C
2
Alex Gilmour
Tassie Mariners
Jun 29, 86
180
68
34
Medium-sized utility with footy smarts. Good one-on-one and capable of finding a lot of the footy. Missed the National AFL U/18 Championships due to injury, but has since been impressive with Tasmania in the VFL. From Wynyard FC.
3
Luke Herrington
Dandenong Stingrays
Jan 4, 86
177
74
19
Small, inside midfielder/forward. Goal kicker who reads the play very well and is a great mark for his size. Kicked 17 goals at this year’s National AFL U/18 Championships. Named Vic Metro’s most valuable player of the championships, and won all-Australian honours. From Crib Point FC.
4
Harry Miller Port Adelaide Magpies
Jun 11, 85
174
75
37
Small, outside midfielder/forward with a great leap. Has good speed and knows where the goals are. SA U/18 representative this year. From Mallee Park FC.
5
Leigh Ryswyk
Southport
Jan 16, 85
179
74
40
Small, outside midfielder with pace. Likes to carry the ball and has good endurance. QLD U/18 representative this year.
6
Tim Schmidt
West Adelaide
Mar 14, 86
178
79
61
Small, inside midfielder with clean disposal skills and is strong in the air. Joint U/16 B & F medal winner in 2002. AIS-AFL Academy member and SA U/18 representative this year. From Robertstown FC.
7
Brent Stanton
Northern Knights
May 1, 86
180
76
1
Medium midfielder who reads the play well and has very good disposal skills. Excellent overhead for his size. AIS-AFL Academy member and Vic Metro representative in 2003. From Banyule FC.
8
Jacob Surjan
South Fremantle
Aug 15, 85
179
75
9
Small, inside left foot midfielder with good goal sense. Reads ball well off packs. WA representative in 2003. From South Coogee FC.
9
Josh Willoughby
Glenelg
Jan 11, 86
176
69
38
Small, inside forward/midfielder. Smart reader of the play up forward with excellent goal sense. Has clean hands and is a good mark for his size. Joint winner of the U/16 B & F medal in 2002. AIS-AFL Academy and All-Australian U/18 honours in 2003. From Bordertown FC.
MEDIUM MIDFIELDERS
10
Josh Bartel
Murray Bushrangers
Apr 23, 85
191
75
29
Medium, outside midfielder who is a long, accurate kick and always uses the ball well. Presents well when up forward. From Wodonga FC.
11
Adam Bentick
Calder Cannons
Jun 13, 85
184
79
42
Medium, inside midfielder who has great vision and awareness, as well as a work ethic to match. Good user of the ball, and always contributes a high number of tackles and one ‘per centres’ to the team effort. Vic Metro representative in 2003. From St Bernards FC.
12
Adam Cooney
West Adelaide
Sep 30, 85
186
81
16
Medium, inside midfielder who can play back or forward and is capable of kicking goals. Exciting, dashing type who won McCallum Medal as the SANFL’s U/17 B & F in 2002. Has balance and skill and was a member of the 2002 AIS-AFL Academy. All-Australian U/18 in 2002 and 2003. From Flagstaff Hill FC.
13
Brock McLean
Calder Cannons
Mar 11, 86
182
86
6
Medium, inside midfielder who is strong player at the contest. Great leader who is prepared to bring other players into the game. Can go forward and kick goals and has great awareness. Member AIS-AFL Academy and won All-Australian U/18 honours in 2003. Represented Vic Metro this year. From Aberfeldie FC.
14
Josh Moore
Eastern Ranges
Sep 7, 85
190
77
23
Medium, outside utility and a good overhead mark who reads the game well. Good defensive skills. From Scoresby FC.
15
Farren Ray
Peel Thunder
Mar 29, 86
181
73
16
Medium, inside midfielder with creative talent and good athleticism. Strong and brave in the air. Member of AIS-AFL Academy in 2003, and won All-Australian U/18 honours representing WA being named its most valuable player. From Mandurah Centals FC.
16
Julian Rowe
Oakleigh Chargers
May 25, 85
186
72
9
Medium, outside midfielder who finds space well. Kicks the ball accurately on both sides and is a clean ball handler. Athletic type who is strong overhead. Vic Metro U/18 representative in 2003. From Carey Old Boys FC.
17
Brad Symes
Central District
Mar 7, 85
185
75
6
Medium defender/midfielder who is strong over the ball. Good hand and foot skills. Member of AIS-AFL Academy in 2002. Named SA’s most valuable player at 2003 National AFL U/18 Championships, and won All-Australian U/18 honours. From Gawler Centrals FC.
18
Kane Tenace
Murray Bushrangers
Jul 4, 85
181
80
9
Medium, inside midfielder who has exceptional pace and ball handling ability. Can break free in a pack situations to run and carry the ball forward. High possession winner who always hits targets. All-Australian U/18 in 2003 after representing Vic Country. From Shepparton FC
19
Andrew Walker
Bendigo Pioneers
May 18, 86
186
83
30
Medium, inside midfielder who is athletic and evasive. Has strong aerobic capacity to run and carry the ball forward. Strong overhead and member of AIS-AFL Academy in 2003. Named Vic Country’s most valuable player of the National AFL U/18 Championships. All-Australian U/18 in 2003. From Echuca FC.
20
Callum Burges
West Perth
May 15, 86
185
80
Medium midfielder with excellent athletic qualities. From Hale School. Had limited WAFL exposure this year. Dynamic when up forward and penetrating kick. In initial WA U16’s squad last year.
MEDIUM FORWARDS
21
Sam Butler
Central District
Jan 14, 86
185
75
3
Medium, inside midfielder/foward with clean hands and good foot skills. Rarely goes to ground and reads the play well. AIS-AFL Academy member and SA U/18 representative in 2003. From South Gawler FC.
22
Joel Campbell
Pioneers – Alice Springs
Dec 21, 85
187
73
12
Medium, inside forward who has pace and loves a contest. Is courageous and a strong mark. Can play back, midfield or forward and was an NT U/18 representative this year.
23
Raphael Clarke
St Marys - Darwin
Sep 24, 85
189
78
8
Medium, outside forward who rarely gets beaten one-on-one. Athletic type, with a good aerobic capacity. AIS-AFL Academy member and won All-Australian honours in 2002. Brother of Xavier who is at St Kilda.
24
Ben Cosgriff
Murray Bushrangers
Aug 19, 85
186
90
16
Medium, inside key forward. Excellent mark and kick who has physical strength and aggression. Is capable of playing in defence and providing run. From Shepparton FC.
25
Paul Duffield
South Fremantle
Feb 5, 85
185
80
17
Medium, inside forward who can also play down back. Smart player with good foot skills. WA U/18 representative this year. From West Authur FC.
26
Ryley Dunn
Murray Bushrangers
Oct 7, 85
182
80
18
Medium, inside forward/defender who has is hard around contests. Likes it in tight, and has clean hands. All-Australian at both 2002 and 2003 National AFL U/18 Championships for Vic Country. From Shepparton FC.
27
Ricky Dyson
Northern Knights
Aug 28, 85
181
75
15
Medium, outside forward/midfielder with pace. Penetrating left foot kick who is dangerous from outside 50. Has leadership qualities and sets example through high work ethic. Member AIS-AFL Academy in 2002. All-Australian U/18 in 2003. From Epping FC.
28
Tom Logan
Waratahs-Darwin
Jul 2, 85
185
76
21
Medium, inside forward/midfielder who has great endurance. Natural leader with a tremendous work ethic. All-Australian U/18 in 2003 playing for NT.
29
Matthew Moody
South Fremantle
Sep 23, 85
187
80
10
Medium, outside forward who finds space and is a penetrating kick. Smart near goals. All-Australian U/18 in 2002. Member AIS-AFL Academy in 2002. Vice-captain of WA at 2003 National AFL U/18 Championships. From Kelmscott FC.
30
Colin Sylvia
Bendigo Pioneers
Nov 8, 85
183
82
24
Medium, inside forward/midfielder who is a tremendous tackler. His kicking and overhead marking are both outstanding. Player who leads by example. Great work ethic and very competitive. All-Australian U/18 in 2003. From Merbein FC.
31
David Trotter
Calder Cannons
Mar 4, 86
185
77
34
Medium, inside forward/defender and running player who reads the game well. Uses the ball well and can go forward and kick goals. Member of AIS-AFL Academy in 2003. Attends Assumption College, but represented NSW/ACT RAMS in the National AFL U/18 Championships this year. From Lockhart in the Riverina.
MEDIUM DEFENDERS
32
Jed Adcock
Nth Ballarat Rebels
Nov 15, 85
184
83
7
Disciplined, medium, inside player who is very good defensively. Smart footballer who plays a physical game, but can provide plenty of run. A real competitor. From Maryborough FC.
33
Darren Brakenridge
North Adelaide
Jan 25, 85
187
81
31
Tall, inside defender or forward who is strong overhead. Excellent cricketer and athlete. Originally from Peterborough FC.
34
Luke Buckland
Geelong Falcons
Apr 19, 85
188
75
31
Medium, inside defender and intelligent footballer. Attacks the ball with authority, and can play tall or small. From Geelong Amateurs FC.
35
Jake Furfaro
Mt. Gravatt
Feb 4, 85
185
87
7
Strong, medium, defender, who is an excellent kick and has good hands in a marking contest. Plays aggressive football and has leadership qualities. Winner of the Harrison Medal for best Division Two player at the National AFL U/18 Championships. All-Australian U/18 in 2003.
36
Brett Jones
Claremont
Aug 6, 82
187
80
21
Medium, inside defender who can go forward if needed. Aggressive, hard at it type who is in his first year at Claremont after playing amateurs last year. Is also a gifted cricketer, playing for the WA 2nd XI last year. From University Amateurs/Hale School.
37
Shane Jordan
Port Adelaide Magpies
May 10, 85
185
85
Medium, outside defender who is a real athlete. Quick off the mark, has good endurance and a great leap. SA U/18 representative this year. From North Pines FC.
38
Jay Nash
Central District Dec 21, 85
185
75
22
Medium, outside defender/midfielder with terrific work rate and excellent finishing skills. Has good football brain. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2002. SA U/18 representative in 2002 and 2003. From Nuriootpa FC.
39
Alister Neville
Oakleigh Chargers
Aug 17, 85
185
78
3
Medium, outside defender/midfielder who has a great work rate. Well-balanced footballer who is an excellent kick. Natural leader and can play a number of positions. Vic Metro U/18 representative this year. From Trinity Grammar.
40
Luke Peel
Sandringham Dragons
Jun 26, 86
187
84
11
Medium, inside defender and a balanced mover with clean hands. Has good ball winning ability, and is capable of running lines and taking a strong mark. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2003. From Brighton FC
41
Paul Richardson
Swan Districts
May 25, 86
183
81
15
Medium, inside defender who is very competitive and excellent one-on-one. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2003. From Mazenod College.
42
Beau Waters
West Adelaide
Mar 30, 86
185
83
36
Medium, inside midfielder/defender who reads the play well and has great endurance. Good kick and overhead mark. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2002. All-Australian U/18 in 2003. Made senior debut in SANFL this year. From Happy Valley FC.
TALL FORWARDS
43
Adam Campbell
Nth Ballarat Rebels
Jan 25, 85
192
76
8
Tall, inside key forward who continually presents himself. Has speed off the mark and is a good kick. Versatility and leadership qualities are his strengths. From Hamilton FC.
44
Ben Clifton
Calder Cannons
Apr 5, 85
191
84
48
Tall, inside forward. Athleticism and great vertical jump are his strengths. Strong mark and has good skills. Vic Metro representative in 2003. From Greenvale FC.
45
Adam Hartlett
West Adelaide
Apr 22, 86
192
83
9
Tall, outside forward who is an excellent mark and a sound kick for goal. Aggression and second efforts are strong. From Edwardstown FC.
46
Bill Morrison
Tassie Mariners
6 Jun 86
193
90
18
Tall, inside key forward who kicked nine goals on debut for North Hobart seniors aged 14. Can play back if needed. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2003. Had an interrupted year with injury. North Hobart FC.
47
Dylan Pfitzner
Central District
Apr 13, 85
195
80
4
Tall, inside key forward who positions himself well and has strong hands. SA U/18 representative in 2003. From Gawler Centrals FC.
48
Sam Pleming
Gippsland Power
Aug 5, 85
191
89
27
Tall, inside forward who is an excellent mark. Prepared to present himself and contest, bringing other players into the game. Is capable of drifting back into defence if needed. Has football smarts. Vic Country U/18 representative this year. From Maffra FC.
49
Llane Spaanderman
East Perth
Feb 10, 86
199
100
22
Tall, outside forward with a strong upper body. Is an excellent mark and has pace. Clean below his knees. WA U/18 representative this year. Originally from Noranda FC.
50
Matthew Spencer
Swan Districts
Jan 17, 85
193
88
88
Tall, inside forward who has strength and stamina. Good overhead mark, fantastic competitor, and shows leadership qualities. Has courage. Captain of the WA U/18 side this year. From Trinity College.
51
Fergus Watts
Sandringham Dragons
Sep 21, 85
193
86
18
Tall, inside key forward who is an outstanding contested mark. Very competitive player has good skills and endurance. All-Australian U/18 in 2003 playing for Vic Metro. From Wesley College.
TALL DEFENDERS
52
Troy Chaplin
Nth Ballarat Rebels
Feb 23, 86
193
85
6
Tall defender/forward with endurance and versatility. Is composed under pressure and reads the play well. Ron Barassi Medallist in the Australia v Ireland U/17 series in 2003. All-Australian U/18 in 2003. From Maryborough FC.
53
Will Gayfer
Murray Bushrangers
Jul 12, 85
192
92
20
Tall, inside defender who is a hard competitor, reliable and always makes the right decisions. Strong overhead mark. Brother Mick played for Collingwood. From Corowa-Rutherglen.
54
Michael Johnson
Perth
Oct 20, 84
194
92
Tall, outside defender/forward who is an intelligent footballer with very good ball skills. Can go forward and be dangerous. From Belmont FC.
55
Chad Jones
Claremont
Jun 15, 84
194
79
64
Tall, outside defender/forward who is very athletic and has a penetrating right foot kick.
56
Daniel McConnell
Eastern Ranges
Jun 21, 86
190
83
17
Inside defender or forward with excellent pace and endurance for his size. Extremely good in the air with sound skills. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2003. From Vermont FC.
57
David Mundy
Murray Bushrangers
Jul 20, 85
190
83
32
Tall, outside key defender who has pace. Is a long, accurate kick and has a cool head under pressure. Spoiling and smothering is exceptional and is capable of going forward. From Seymour FC.
58
Ryan Murphy
Gippsland Power
May 24, 85
192
80
23
Tall, outside defender/forward who is a good lead and excellent kick. Has clean hands and is capable of winning a lot of the ball. From Traralgon FC.
59
Michael Pettigrew
West Perth
Mar 16, 85
192
80
28
Tall, outside defender or forward who has good agility and speed for his size. Has excellent recovery and great below the knees. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2002. From Whitford FC.
60
Chris Stewart
Northern Knights
Feb 12, 86
193
80
10
Athletic, tall, outside, key defender who is a one-grab player and an accurate kick for goal. Capable of playing in the ruck if needed. AIS-AFL Academy member and Vic Metro representative in 2003. From North Heidelberg FC.
RUCKMEN
61
Rowan Andrews
Tassie Mariners
May 11, 85
198
82
33
Tall, inside ruckman who is capable of taking a contested mark. Has excellent work ethic and attitude. Tasmania U/18 representative this year. From Clarence FC.
62
Daniel Batson
Nth Ballarat Rebels
May 8, 86
201
86
29
Tall, outside ruckman who has great reach and sound kicking skills. Had injury interrupted end to his season.
63
Kepler Bradley
West Perth
Nov 13, 85
198
88
35
Tall, outside ruckman who is athletic and has good endurance. Capable of playing on a wing if needed. Good ball winner. Winner of the Larke Medal for best Division One player at the National AFL U/18 Championships. All-Australian U/18 in 2003. From Kingsley F.C.
64
Zac Dawson
Calder Cannons
Feb 22, 86
194
78
30
Tall, inside ruckman who covers the ground well and has good skills. Intelligent footballer from Essendon Grammar School.
65
Andrew Ericksen
Sandringham Dragons
Jul 17, 85
203
90
8
Tall, outside ruckman who is athletic. Has also played top-level basketball at junior level. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2002 and Vic Metro representative in 2003. From Scotch College.
66
Chris Farmer
Dandenong Stingrays
Jul 26, 85
194
87
31
Tall, inside ruckman who has tremendous pace for someone his size. Great palmer of the ball in a ruck contest. From Mt Eliza FC.
67
Brent Hall
South Fremantle
Jan 7, 86
198
94
21
Tall, inside ruckman with terrific athletic ability and courage. Good below his knees for a tall player. Vice-captain of the WA U/18 Championships team in 2003. AIS-AFL Academy member in 2003. From Williams FC.
68
Josh Krueger
Glenelg
Oct 27, 83
195
90
51
Tall, inside ruckman who is athletic and can take a strong contested mark. Excellent work rate. From West Gambier.
69
Tom Mentiplay
Sandringham
Dec 11, 85
195
90
27
Tall, outside forward/ruckman who is athletic. Was an outstanding rower. From Brighton FC
70
Jason Whitehead
Woodville W/T
Aug 28, 85
197
84
55
Tall, outside ruckman with an excellent leap and quick hands. Has good endurance. SA U/18 representatives this year. From Moonta FC.
Interesting that Clint Dubieniecki hasn't been invited. Things are really desperate in the rucking stocks when blokes like Krueger and Whitehead get a call
